Introduction to (Mixed Method) Social Network Analysis

In this workshop, we will cover the foundations of social network analysis. You will get an overview of the current qualitative and quantitative methods that are used in this field and what kind of questions you could explore. From there, we will discuss ways of integrating those different approaches to social network analysis. Also, the workshop shows you the necessary tools and ideas that allow you to conceptualize and execute a social network study on your own. Specifically, the workshop will help you in finding answers to the following questions: Why use social network analysis? What kind of research questions can be answered with this method? How to get social network data? What are the options for analyzing social network data?